20 December 2011
ACES system has a two step process for New Registrations’ a. First step is user registers with the ACES software online after selecting applicable Central Excise Portal or Service Tax Portal from the website www.aces.gov.in to become an ACES user.
b. Second step is the user fills up appropriate registration form and becomes an Assessee.
You can log onto the www.aces.gov.in through internet and click on “Click here to Register with ACES” link and go through a process called “ACES user Registration”, by selecting a user name and furnishing credentials like e-mail id, Unit Name, Designation and Phone Number. The system will then generate a password and send it by e-mail.
User will be selecting a user name which will be the user id initially. A system generated password is mailed on the e-mail address as mentioned in the ACES Registration details which can be used for logging into the system.
After re-login as mentioned in question above, user can proceed with the statutory registration with the department, by filling-in Forms A1/A2/A3 or ST1 or Declarant form as the case may be, to become an Assessee.
On first Login user will be compelled to change the password and choose a new password, a hint question and answer.
In the login screen, select REG -> A1/A2/A3 or ST1 or Declarant select (form) and start filling the form with the details.
Once you successfully login into the ACES application, the homepage displays the different statutory forms i.e. A1, A2, A3, Declaration and Non Assessee OR ST1 for Service Tax in tabular format mentioned with their category. You can choose as per the category your business falls under.
In case of any difficulty in accessing or using the ACES Application, assessee can seek help of the ACES Service Desk by sending e-mail to aces.servicedesk@icegate.gov.in or calling up national toll-free number 1800 425 4251 on any working day from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 7 PM.